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Car audio, 12-volt, EV and marine aftermarket news, reported for the people who run the business. Market shifts, brand moves, retail trends and what they mean for dealers, reps and manufacturers, from CEoutlook, covering the industry since 2012.
Dealers Want Radio Solutions For These Cars
Among the new products retailers would like to see from suppliers in the coming years are radio replacement...
New Hertz Active Sub Enclosures
Elettromedia announced new Hertz active enclosed subwoofers including an under-the-seat model. The new Hertz active sub boxes include...
AT&T Lowers Price of In-Car WiFi
AT&T launched a new, lower cost data rate plan for in-car WiFi. Customers with an eligible unlimited plan...
Hyundai Teams With Amazon
Amazon and Hyundai announced a partnership where Hyundai vehicles will become the first to be sold on Amazon. ...
SounDigital Ships GAN Amplifier
SounDigital is shipping this month its recently announced GAN audiophile amplifier in a limited roll out to select...
Here’s the New Camry Infotainment System
By Richard Truesdell While the automotive world still waits for the formal introduction of the new Toyota...
Rockford Names Managing Director
Rockford Fosgate has promoted one of its own to the post of Managing Director. The company named Zach...
JL Audio Management Changes
Updated: JL Audio's sales management team has been restructured in the wake of the company's purchase by Garmin...
BOSS Intros Harley Radio
BOSS Audio announced its first motorcycle audio source unit. The new BEHDIN98 is under the BOSS Elite series...
Infotainment Upgrade on 2025 Ram
By Richard Truesdell Here's what 12-volt retailers need to know when Ram starts delivering its 2025 models...
RDV Intros Amp Replacement for BMW
RDV Automotive Technology announced a new amplifier replacement interface series, the AR1. It includes a first-of-its kind amplifier...
SiriusXM Intros New App, Pricing
Amidst star appearances by Howard Stern, Conan O’brien, James Corden, Kevin Hart, Kelly Clarkson, Andy Cohen, Shaggy, Maren...
Audison Announces Tesla Sound Packs
Audison announced at the SEMA Show last week two Sound Pack add on systems for Tesla Models Y...
News Bits From SEMA Show
Sony 10-Inch Radio Update Sony’s new 10-inch radio XAV-AX8500 is now expected to ship in spring of 2024,...
Top Story for October 2023
The top CEoutlook story of the month for October, with almost 10,000 clicks, was KICKER Intros Truck-Specific Sub...
Garmin Reports on JL Audio
Garmin reported its third quarter earnings Wednesday with a few hints on how it plans to market and...
Metra Interfaces for European Cars, Tesla DSP Details
Axxess by Metra announced eight new interfaces for MOST25 amplified factory radios for several European car makers. And...
Diamond Intros Harley Radios at SEMA
Diamond Audio announced three Harley Davidson replacement radio prototypes at the SEMA Show this week. The radios are...
New Sony 10-Inch Receiver
Sony announced a new receiver with 10.1 inch screen with a unique tilt and swivel mechanism that allows...
Rockford Jeep Kits Debut
Rockford announced its first audio kits for Jeep. Two models were announced--one each for select 2018-2023 Wranglers and...